Global Power Supply

What Global Power Supply does

Global Power Supply, LLC (GPS) is a privately held, authorized industrial power equipment distributor and turnkey systems integrator founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. The company sources, sells, rents, and services new, used, and surplus critical power equipment — including diesel generators (20 kW to 3,250 kW), natural gas generators (25 kW to 2,000 kW), UPS systems (5 kVA to 1+ MW), automatic transfer switches (30A to 5,000A), mobile battery energy storage systems, lithium UPS bundles, load banks, fuel tanks, and maintenance bypass equipment — from tier-one OEMs such as Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU Onsite Energy, Kohler, Toshiba, Eaton, and Riello.

The business operates through a direct enterprise sales motion supported by a national warehouse network spanning Nevada, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, and Kansas, carrying over $25 million in power equipment inventory and offering 24/7 phone, chat, and emergency-response support across the United States and Canada. GPS layers services onto hardware: in-house engineering studies (arc flash, microgrid, generator application, short circuit, UPS backup, battery energy storage), engineered design, permitting, turnkey installation, commissioning, remote monitoring, and preventative maintenance, with an asset buyback and consignment program for surplus equipment.

Revenue is generated across five streams: hardware sales, short- and long-term equipment rentals, engineering and professional services, turnkey installation and project management, and asset buyback/trade-in transactions. The customer base spans mission-critical end markets with data centers, hospitals and healthcare, and manufacturing flagged as primary segments, alongside construction, oil and gas, utilities, government, agriculture, telecommunications, renewables, and other verticals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multiple acquisition models (buy, rent, lease, rent-to-own) and in-house financing support.

Name

Global Power Supply

Legal name

Global Power Supply, LLC

Website

https://globalpwr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Power Supply is a Santa Barbara-based authorized distributor and turnkey integrator of new, used, and surplus industrial power equipment — generators, UPS systems, ATS, and mobile BESS — serving mission-critical facilities across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities throughout the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders) (TLAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial power equipment
• Backup power systems
• Critical power infrastructure
• Generator distribution
• Turnkey power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Barbara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Inventory, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Power Equipment Sales: Sale of new, used, and surplus diesel generators, natural gas generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, battery energy storage systems, load banks, fuel tanks, and related power infrastructure equipment.
2. Generator and UPS Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of mobile diesel generators, natural gas generators, UPS trailer systems, indoor UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, and load banks with delivery, setup, and removal support.
3. Engineering and Professional Services: In-house electrical engineering, arc flash studies, battery energy storage studies, generator application studies, microgrid studies, short circuit studies, UPS backup system studies, site surveys, and emission compliance studies.
4. Installation and Project Management: Turnkey installation services including inspections, engineering, permitting, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance for critical power infrastructure.
5. Asset Buyback and Trade-In: Purchase of used commercial and industrial generators (100 kW and above), trade-in programs applying asset value toward new purchases, and consignment services for high-value equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Power Supply (GPS) is an authorized distributor and reseller of new, used, and surplus industrial power equipment — including diesel generators, natural gas generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, and mobile battery energy storage systems — sourced from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU Onsite Energy, Kohler, Toshiba, Eaton, and Riello. The company delivers turnkey critical power solutions that combine equipment procurement with in-house engineering, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance services for mission-critical facilities across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Global Power Supply is an authorized distributor and reseller of industrial power equipment, operating as a single-source provider of critical power solutions. The core product portfolio consists of diesel generators (20 kW to 3250 kW), natural gas generators (25 kW to 2000 kW), UPS systems (5 kVA to 1 MW+), automatic transfer switches (30A to 5000A), mobile battery energy storage systems (BESS), and lithium UPS bundles. These are complemented by supporting products including battery cabinets, load banks, fuel tanks, maintenance bypass equipment, and batteries. The company provides integrated services including power rentals, turnkey installation, engineering studies (arc flash, microgrid, generator application), asset recovery, remote monitoring, and preventative maintenance. Products are sourced from manufacturer brands including Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU Onsite Energy, Kohler, Hipower, Toshiba, Eaton, Riello, ASCO, and ABB.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diesel Generators New and used industrial diesel generators ranging from 20 kW to 3,250 kW for standby and prime power applications, sourced from brands including Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU Onsite Energy, Hipower, and Kohler; sold to enterprises requiring backup or prime power.
• Natural Gas Generators Commercial and industrial natural gas generators ranging from 25 kW to 2,000 kW in mobile, oilfield skid, weather enclosure, and open-skid configurations from brands such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Hipower, Mesa Solutions, Arrow, and Waukesha.
• UPS Systems Industrial uninterruptible power supply systems ranging from 5 kVA to 1,000 kVA (up to 1.5 MW for double-conversion online UPS) providing battery backup for data centers and critical facilities; brands include Toshiba, Eaton, Riello, Xtreme Power Conversion, and 360 Power Quality.
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) Automatic transfer switches for critical power systems ranging from 30 AMP to 5,000 AMP in 3-pole and 4-pole configurations, with service entrance-rated and manual switching options; brands include ASCO, ABB, and Thomson.
• Mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems (Mobile BESS) Trailer-mounted mobile battery energy storage systems delivering clean, rapidly deployable power for construction sites, utility projects, data center maintenance, EV charging events, and emission-free operation, including hybrid configurations integrating solar, generators, or microgrid controls.
• Lithium UPS Systems Pre-configured UPS + lithium battery bundle solutions pairing UPS systems (Eaton, Toshiba, Riello) with Narada LFP lithium battery cabinets or Toshiba SCiB LTO lithium battery technology for extended lifespan and reduced maintenance.
• Generator and UPS Rentals Short-term and long-term rental of mobile diesel generators, natural gas generators, UPS trailer systems, indoor UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, and load banks with delivery, setup, and removal support.
• Turnkey Installation Services End-to-end backup power solutions including equipment procurement, engineered design, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance for critical power infrastructure projects.
• Engineering Services In-house power system electrical engineering studies including arc flash studies, battery energy storage studies, generator application studies, microgrid studies, short circuit studies, UPS backup system studies, site surveys, and emission compliance studies.
• We Buy, Sell and Trade Purchase of used commercial and industrial generators 100 kW and up, including asset buybacks, trade-ins, and consignment programs for surplus power equipment.
• Remote Monitoring Remote monitoring services for power equipment enabling proactive measures to keep emergency power supplies and UPS systems in optimal condition.
• Preventative Maintenance Scheduled preventative maintenance services for power equipment designed to ensure reliability and extend equipment lifespan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day equipment delivery in many cases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MTU/Rolls-Royce Power Systems: Manufacturer of MTU Onsite Energy diesel and gas generator sets and large power systems. GPS is an authorized distributor of MTU equipment; Rolls-Royce's own project business and direct sales overlap with GPS on data center and mission-critical projects.
• Kohler Power Systems: Established OEM of industrial generators, transfer switches, and switchgear with a broad dealer/service network. GPS distributes Kohler equipment while also competing with Kohler's dealer channel for end-customer sales.
• Cummins: Global OEM of diesel and natural gas generator sets plus power systems, with its own distribution and service network. Competes with GPS as both an equipment supplier and, in some deals, a direct solutions provider to end customers.
• Caterpillar: Largest OEM manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets and a major broader industrial equipment company. Competes with GPS via its direct dealer network and large project EPC capability for utility-scale and data center power.
• Generac: Largest US manufacturer of backup generators (residential, commercial, industrial) with a deep dealer network. Comparable product overlap on standby power and adjacent turnkey capability via the PowerSecure subsidiary.

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Global provider of temporary power and temperature control solutions, including mobile generators, BESS, and microgrid rentals. Closely comparable turnkey/rental model and serves similar data center, utility, and industrial customers.
• PowerSecure (Generac): Generac subsidiary offering distributed power solutions including generator sales, installation, and microgrid services for utilities, healthcare, and data centers. Closely overlaps GPS's turnkey model and customer verticals.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major national equipment rental provider with a dedicated Power & HVAC division renting diesel generators, natural gas generators, UPS systems, and load banks. Competes head-to-head with GPS on temporary and emergency power deployments.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with a significant power generation rental fleet (diesel and natural gas generators, UPS trailers). Directly competes with GPS in short- and long-term power equipment rentals and turnkey solutions for industrial and commercial customers.

Emerging players

• POWR2: Specialist manufacturer of mobile battery energy storage systems for construction, events, and rental applications. GPS actively distributes POWR2 BESS units, making it both a partner and adjacent emerging competitor in the mobile BESS rental niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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